Minor Eye Problem

[allane]

I have a minor problem in one eye.  My vision is fine, and I have no pain.  Tear ducts are functioning normally.  But I'm sensitive to light, and also to cold air from air conditions.  It seems as if this is something I could probably cure with some over the counter eye drops.  Any recommendations.

[Furioso]

Sensitive to light and cold? that's not good as it could be a retinal tear. I've had 2 retinal tears, one was caused by a very small grain of sand between my cornea and contact lens. Do you wear contacts? 

[allane]

Just now, Furioso said:

Sensitive to light and cold? that's not good as it could be a retinal tear. I've had 2 retinal tears, one was caused by a very small grain of sand between my cornea and contact lens. Do you wear contacts? 

No.  It seems to have started with the advent of the cool weather.

[Furioso]

1 minute ago, allane said:

No.  It seems to have started with the advent of the cool weather.

what's the pain level between 1-10? If it's a small tear it's probably 7-10. 

[allane]

4 minutes ago, Furioso said:

what's the pain level between 1-10? If it's a small tear it's probably 7-10. 

I wouldn't even call it pain.  I would call it sensitivity.  I want to close the eye when I encounter bright light, or cool wind in my face.

[thoengthaied]

Don't mess about with you health. Go and see a specialist. I would recommend highly Rutnin Eye Hospital, and in particular, Dr. Jutarat. Inexpensive and also a very attractive lady.

[Furioso]

1 minute ago, allane said:

I wouldn't even call it pain.  I would call it sensitivity.  I want to close the eye when I encounter bright light, or cool wind in my face.

I'm sorry I meant corneal abrasion, not retinal tear. I'd start with going to the Thai pharmacy, they'll probably sell you some lubricating drops or ointment should go away in a couple of days. 

[eyeman]

Like you, I started experiencing unexplained sensitivity to certain lights, especially white headlights at night, Christmas lights in bars, and a few more instances of transient floaters, light themes on the computer seem to ever so slightly blur my vision which was not a problem before - but not to the point of things being unreadable. I also felt that airflow to the face on the motorbike is more irritating on the eyes than I've ever noticed.
 

I went to Rutin as recommended by many, and a number of hours later was found to have dry eyes, prescribed eye drops and lotion, and sent on-wards to the cashier.  Today, I'm still trying to get to the bottom of this though, particularly the suddenness of the symptoms and the reasons behind the onset of dry eyes, whilst it was a relief that nothing serious was uncovered I want to focus on regaining optimal eye health or stabilizing any deterioration,   thus looking for a clinic where I can discuss things first with a doctor at length before going on the test circuit, a clinic for the minor issues if you will, open to suggestions?

To the OP, how are you sure your tear ducts are functioning correctly? The dry eyes diagnostic was a little bit of a surprise for me, but I kind of notice it now its been highlighted... even though there are times when I do feel my eyes are watery for example after exercising to a sweat for 20minutes.

 

 

Edited December 14, 2023 by eyeman

[LosLobo]

I was going to suggest that it might be dry eye as sensitivity to light and cold air from A/C are classic symptoms. I experienced both before being diagnosed with it.

 

Tears ducts are not the main lubricant in eyes, it is the lipid secretions from your Meibomian glands, the glands at the top and bottom of your eye lids.

 

As you age these glands can become dysfunctional and can become blocked.

 

They are also affected by a high bacterial load, sometimes caused by the faeces from demodex mites. 

 

The level of dysfunction can vary between eyes, as in my case.

 

Best book an appointment with any ophthalmologist, as you will need a slit lamp examination, for a proper diagnosis in any case.
 

I would try some basic sodium carmellose eye drops if you need some relief whilst waiting.

 

[eyeman]

56 minutes ago, LosLobo said:

I was going to suggest that it might be dry eye as sensitivity to light and cold air from A/C are classic symptoms. I experienced both before being diagnosed with it.

 

Tears ducts are not the main lubricant in eyes, it is the lipid secretions from your Meibomian glands, the glands at the top and bottom of your eye lids.

 

As you age these glands can become dysfunctional and can become blocked.

 

They are also affected by a high bacterial load, sometimes caused by the faeces from demodex mites. 

 

The level of dysfunction can vary between eyes, as in my case.

 

Best book an appointment with any ophthalmologist, as you will need a slit lamp examination, for a proper diagnosis in any case.
 

I would try some basic sodium carmellose eye drops if you need some relief whilst waiting.

 

 

This is very interesting regarding demodex mites, I had never seen an optician in my adult life before these sudden symptoms, but prior to that I did have a load of who knows what - flies or mites or something - fly into my face on the motorbike enough to pull over and blink it out a few times.. But nothing like this was picked up in the rapid succession of tests at Rutin, I think I bounced to four or five rooms for various tests before I got my few minutes with the big doctor. Thanks for the pointers, much to research..

 

Edited December 14, 2023 by eyeman

[eyeman]

1 hour ago, LosLobo said:

I was going to suggest that it might be dry eye as sensitivity to light and cold air from A/C are classic symptoms. I experienced both before being diagnosed with it.

 

Tears ducts are not the main lubricant in eyes, it is the lipid secretions from your Meibomian glands, the glands at the top and bottom of your eye lids.

 

As you age these glands can become dysfunctional and can become blocked.

 

They are also affected by a high bacterial load, sometimes caused by the faeces from demodex mites. 

 

The level of dysfunction can vary between eyes, as in my case.

 

Best book an appointment with any ophthalmologist, as you will need a slit lamp examination, for a proper diagnosis in any case.
 

I would try some basic sodium carmellose eye drops if you need some relief whilst waiting.

 

 

It's unclear if it was demodex mites or age in your case, if it was demodex mites, did tea tree oil which my googling suggests as remedy clear it up? The more I read the more I'm sold, I thought how the hell could I get excessive dandruff in my eye lashes at my ages, but I am aware of the way we can convince ourselves of false positives. But anyway before someone else suggests I have done the professional route already..

Edited December 14, 2023 by eyeman

[LosLobo]

10 hours ago, eyeman said:

 

It's unclear if it was demodex mites or age in your case, if it was demodex mites, did tea tree oil which my googling suggests as remedy clear it up? The more I read the more I'm sold, I thought how the hell could I get excessive dandruff in my eye lashes at my ages, but I am aware of the way we can convince ourselves of false positives. But anyway before someone else suggests I have done the professional route already..

You have already seen the best in Thailand, I would suggest their diagnosis and their remedy is sufficient.

 

I have also consulted Rutnin for dry eye and they were very good.

 

I am curious what they prescribed.

 

Demodex are transmitted human to human, and it is unlikely you caught them elsewhere, if you have them at all.

 

I would be cautious using tea tree oil as it can irritate and cause dermatitis.

 

Using baby shampoo can cause dryness and can be problematic.

 

There are many hospitals in Bangkok that offer an 'eyelid spa' for Blepharitis with heating and expressing of the eye lid glands, followed by a 'scrub'.

 

I have mine expressed every 6 months and usually don't need lubricating eye drops.

 

Eyelid Spa (Eyelid Hygiene Treatment) Package | MedPark Hospital

 

Edited December 14, 2023 by LosLobo

[eyeman]

2 hours ago, LosLobo said:

You have already seen the best in Thailand, I would suggest their diagnosis and their remedy is sufficient.

 

I have also consulted Rutnin for dry eye and they were very good.

 

I am curious what they prescribed.

 

Demodex are transmitted human to human, and it is unlikely you caught them elsewhere, if you have them at all.

 

I would be cautious using tea tree oil as it can irritate and cause dermatitis.

 

Using baby shampoo can cause dryness and can be problematic.

 

There are many hospitals in Bangkok that offer an 'eyelid spa' for Blepharitis with heating and expressing of the eye lid glands, followed by a 'scrub'.

 

I have mine expressed every 6 months and usually don't need lubricating eye drops.

 

Eyelid Spa (Eyelid Hygiene Treatment) Package | MedPark Hospital

 

 

I think the experience can vary on person and assigned doctor, at the end I was prescribed a tube of liquid beginning with V to put in the corner of the eyes each night, and American off the shelf brand eye drops - 24 or maybe 48 of them I think, I have the bill at home if you desire the brand names.  Their diagnosis was simply very dry eyes, which left me with more questions than answers.

 

The total bill was around 4200baht if I remember correctly, around 1000 for prescription stuff (not so bad as they summed to 600-700baht on Lazada when I checked). 

 

Thanks for MedPark link I will check that out.

 

 

Edited December 15, 2023 by eyeman

[TimF]

I'd go to a good optician and a government hospital and get some cheap professional opinions. Not worth risking your eyesight

[Lacessit]

On 12/14/2023 at 3:22 PM, thoengthaied said:

Don't mess about with you health. Go and see a specialist. I would recommend highly Rutnin Eye Hospital, and in particular, Dr. Jutarat. Inexpensive and also a very attractive lady.

Nothing wrong with your eyesight, then.

[Kinok Farang]

On 12/14/2023 at 5:39 PM, eyeman said:

Like you, I started experiencing unexplained sensitivity to certain lights, especially white headlights at night, Christmas lights in bars, and a few more instances of transient floaters, light themes on the computer seem to ever so slightly blur my vision which was not a problem before - but not to the point of things being unreadable. I also felt that airflow to the face on the motorbike is more irritating on the eyes than I've ever noticed.
 

I went to Rutin as recommended by many, and a number of hours later was found to have dry eyes, prescribed eye drops and lotion, and sent on-wards to the cashier.  Today, I'm still trying to get to the bottom of this though, particularly the suddenness of the symptoms and the reasons behind the onset of dry eyes, whilst it was a relief that nothing serious was uncovered I want to focus on regaining optimal eye health or stabilizing any deterioration,   thus looking for a clinic where I can discuss things first with a doctor at length before going on the test circuit, a clinic for the minor issues if you will, open to suggestions?

To the OP, how are you sure your tear ducts are functioning correctly? The dry eyes diagnostic was a little bit of a surprise for me, but I kind of notice it now its been highlighted... even though there are times when I do feel my eyes are watery for example after exercising to a sweat for 20minutes.

 

 

They tell you that you have "dry eye"when they can't find the cause.It's a cop out.

[ozimoron]

23 minutes ago, Kinok Farang said:

They tell you that you have "dry eye"when they can't find the cause.It's a cop out.

 

Dry eye is a serious problem.

 

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/can-dry-eyes-cause-blindness#summary

[Mike Lister]

Go and see an Opthamologist, not an optician, it's inexpensive and it will tell you what the problem is.

[Kinok Farang]

46 minutes ago, ozimoron said:

 

Dry eye is a serious problem.

 

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/can-dry-eyes-cause-blindness#summary

Yes i know because the hospital told me i had it.

The real cause was too much chlorine in the pool.

[DogNo1]

The number of Demodex living in the roots of your eyelashes is important.  Very many can cause eye infections and infections on the back of your eyelids.  An opthalmologist can pull out an eyelash and examine its root.  Be prepared to be disgusted.

I control my Demodex by closing my eyes tightly and scrubbing my eyelashes well with CleanRadex, a solution that contains tea tree oil.  Afterwards, I rinse my eyes and lashes with warm tap water and dry them before opening my eyes.  I then instill two drops of Systane UV (no preservatives) into each.  Eyes are now functioning well with no irritation unless I go for too long without eye drops.  Six hours seems to be the limit.

 

Don't let care for your eyes go because it is troublesome.   It's worth some effort to keep them in good shape.  I take the supplement Omega 7 to help retain moisture in my eyes.